Guru Nanak, initiated a monumental project of nation building that took ten generations – a little over 240 years – to complete, before 1699 marked the initiation (birth) of the Khalsa.
Various Sikh bodies have asked Punjab government whether it took up the issue of turban ban with the visiting French president Francois Hollande during his visit to Chandigarh.
'If Donald Trump thought I was a Muslim, I'd be proud' - turban-wearing Sikh who interrupted rally says he wanted to challenge candidate's 'old man mutterings'
On Sunday, more than 350 supporters, including Wayne Marston, NDP Human Rights Critic; MPP Jagmeet Singh, NDP Deputy Leader; Martin Singh, NDP candidate for Brampton North; and local School Board Trustee, Harkirat Singh, officially launched Harbaljit Singh Kahlon’s campaign in his candidacy for Brampton East.
SALDEF’s 2015 SikhLEAD Internship Class continues to make their generation’s presence known on Capitol Hill. This year, alongside Congressman Mike Honda’s office, they will host Langar on the Hill.
Singh, a criminal defence lawyer elected to Queen’s Park in 2011, was asked to head out west to help boost the profile of Irfan Sabir, who is now minister of human services...
These include business, the army and police, and in professions such as law, politics and even sports, said Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam on Saturday (Jul 4).
The Bains brothers (independent MLAs from Ludhiana) Simarjit Singh Bains and Balwinder Singh Bains have alleged that Parkash Badal had been misleading the Punjab masses by arguing that release of political Sikh prisoners is a Central Government concern.
He said this undercurrent needs to be checked as it is not a healthy sign. “If ignored, the resentment will only increase, which will lead to an alarming situation,” he added.
Six California congressional representatives issued a letter to United States Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday asking him to take up the cause of Surat Singh Khalsa, a U.S permanent resident on a hunger-strike in Punjab, India since January 16.
On February 26, while he was attending to his father in the hospital, the police picked him up, along with three other visitors. Hours later, Surat Singh was forcibly anaesthetised and a feeding tube was pushed down his nose.
As Sikhs throughout the world celebrated Vaisakhi this week, American lawmakers in California, Pennsylvania, Texas, and the United States Congress introduced resolutions and proclamations recognizing this important occasion.
The Prime Minister today gifted the Canadian Prime Minister a miniature painting, painted in the traditional Indian miniature style, titled Guru Nanak Dev.
She addressed hate crimes against Sikhs and the recent breakthrough, after years of effort from herself and others, that the FBI and DoJ recently started tracking hate crimes against Sikhs as a specific group.
It would be surprising if the Conservatives achieved a great breakthrough in Northern Ireland at this election. But it is already an achievement to be fielding 16 candidates, among them the irrepressible Bhogal.
Not only did the Sikh community host an lunch for members for delicious vegetarian Indian food, but were honored to offer a prayer on the final day of meetings this last Friday.
The Sikh Federation however points to Labour’s slender 42-vote victory over the Conservatives in 2010 as evidence that 150 votes could make all the difference.
"The talent and expertise these individuals bring to their roles will serve our nation well. I am grateful for their service, and look forward to working with them," Obama said yesterday.
The Sikh Federation said it wanted to use the ‘voting clout’ of the community to secure an investigation into the massacre at the Golden Temple in Amritsar in 1984 among other things.
Sikh organizations of UK recently released “The Sikh Manifesto 2015-2020“. It is considered to be first document of it’s kind by the Sikh diaspora in England, intended to state the "Sikh agenda
"What I want everyone to know is that we are here to give our respects. I am not here as a Governor, I am here as someone who feels honored and emotional to be here on this very special day." She said fighting off tears.
He talked about, "America's foundation of diversity, land of many faiths- strains of thread that connects all these faiths." In the spirit of the moment, Congressman Carson was made an honorary "Singh" with a resounding Jakara.
Punjab Deputy chief minister Mr Sukhbir Singh Badal today directed deputy commissioners to perform or perish saying they must reduce delays in implementation of government schemes, ensure timely delivery of services and check corruption in their districts.
I don't think any one likes the news of outbreak of a fight at a Gurudwara. Sikhs picking up or pulling out, kirpans or any other instruments given to us by Guru are for self protection and defense of our family members. Instead picking it from front of Guru and attack each other is absolutely not its purpose.
Geoffrey Garin, major US political pandit, will take an in-depth survey of feelings and misperceptions towards Sikhs in order to develop messaging that will deliver new information and visuals that can positively change attitudes toward Sikhs.
Much to its surprise, Aam Aadmi Party emerged a force to reckon with in no time as its electoral symbol broom gained in popularity, much to the chagrin of the Congress party and Akalis while upsetting all calculations.
A record 73% of total 19.5 million electors on Wednesday voted to elect 13 Lok Sabha MPs from Punjab where the polling was largely peaceful, barring few incidents of violence.
(APAICS) and the U.S. Capitol Historical Society are hosting a special screening of the documentary: Dalip Singh Saund: His Life, His Legacy on May 8, 2014 at the Motion Picture Association of America in Washington, D.C.
